Escitalopram is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) and the S-enantiomer of racemic citalopram
Escitalopram is the pure Senantiomer (single isomer) of the racemic bicyclic phthalane derivative citalopram
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You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
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Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day; increase if necessary after at least 1 week of treatment to 20 mg once a day
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Common side effects of escitalopram happen in more than 1 in 100 people
You can take it with or without food
Adolescents 12–17 years of age: Initially, 10 mg once daily
Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer of the racemic derivative citalopram; also refer to the Citalopram monograph
swelling of your mouth, tongue, or Escitalopram oxalate (S-citalopram, Lexapro), a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor antidepressant which is the S-enantiomer of citalopram, is in clinical development worldwide for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders
These medicines work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain